Barcelona announced the signing of centre-back Inigo Martinez from Athletic Bilbao on a two-year deal with a release clause of 400 million euros.

Inigo Martinez the 32-year-old, who is contract until the end of the 2024-25 season is the second free agent to join the club. After ex-Man City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan following a budget-saving strategy to allow players to register with La Liga. 

The Barça website also describes Inigo as a contemporary left-footed centre-back.  UFABET The location of the game can invade from the backland. Take the ball to feed the land without embarrassment. Through the Spanish La Liga experience with Bilbao and Real Sociedad. Including more than 350 matches, scoring 22 goals. 

Even in the previous season. He only played 18 matches because of heel and calf pain respectively. But enough time throughout the summer to be fit to compete for the real one in the heart of trainer Xavi Hernandez. Competing with Ronald Araujo , Jules Gunde , Eric Garcia and  Andreas Christensen. 

The 32-year-old defensive end of his contract with Athletic Bilbao at the end of last season. Makes it possible to move the team freely even choose to trade in the local Camp Nou. In which Barca put a release clause of 400 million euros as well.

Meanwhile, Inigo Martinez is also Barca’s second signing in the summer market. Following the acquisition of Ilkay Gundogan for free as well after the contract with Manchester City expired.

For Inigo Martinez with Athletic Bilbao since 2018, playing a total of 177 games. Scoring 8 goals, winning 1 Supercopa de Espana and 2 Copa del Rey runners-up. As well as playing for the Spanish national team 20 games, scoring 1 goal.